NSHSS Member Event at Columbia University

NSHSS Member Event at Columbia University

NSHSS scholars and their families are invited to attend our Member Event at Columbia University in New York City on September 20

By National Society of High School Scholars

Date and time

Saturday, September 20 · 9am - 5pm EDT.

Location

Columbia University - Alfred Lerner Hall

2920 Broadway New York, NY 10027

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 15 days before event

Agenda

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20


*This agenda is subject to change. Final details will be emailed via Eventbrite 2 days before the event date.*

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Event Check-In & Badge Pick-Up


Attendees will check in with a digital or printed copy of their tickets and receive name badges in the Alfred Lerner Hall foyer.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Networking Breakfast and College & Career Fair


Attendees will have the chance to gather information from College & Career Fair exhibitors. NSHSS will provide a catered continental breakfast for all event participants.

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

NSHSS Welcome to Columbia


NSHSS will welcome attendees to campus, and then members will hear some helpful information about Columbia University

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Achieving Your College Admissions Goals: Success in 2025 & Beyond

CollegeAdvisor.com


You have questions about the college admissions process ahead of you - and CollegeAdvisor.com has the answers! You have questions about the college admissions process ahead of you - and CollegeAdvis...

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

How to Raise Your ACT, SAT, or CLT Score And Earn Scholarships

Horton Test Prep


Horton Test Prep will discuss the many changes with the exams going digital and the ACT making the Science section optional on their upcoming online version. Learn what an adaptive digital exam is al...

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Build Your Ideal College List: The Four Key Factors for Selection Success

HelloCollege


Figuring out how to choose the right college can feel overwhelming. That’s why HelloCollege created S.A.F.E. to help you identify and research the four most important factors to build a college list ...

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Educational Session TBA


Check back for more details to be announced!

12:15 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch Break & Self-Guided Campus Tours


Attendees will visit nearby eateries for lunch on their own and have free time to explore the Columbia University campus.

12:15 PM - 2:00 PM

College and Career Fair


Attendees will have the chance to gather information from College & Career Fair exhibitors.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Educational Session TBA


Check back for more details to be announced!

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

An Introduction to Columbia University's Pre-College Programs

Columbia University Pre-College Programs


Learn about Columbia University’s Pre-College Programs. Students enrolled in grades 9-12 by Fall 2025 can explore their academic interests by choosing from over 30 courses, ranging from Art to Artifi...

3:00 PM - 3:40 PM

Columbia University Student Panel

Columbia University


NSHSS Members will hear from current Columbia University students/ambassadors who will speak about navigating campus life, choosing an appropriate major, and other general information about Columbia ...

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM

Award Presentations

NSHSS


NSHSS Scholarship Winners will be recognized on stage and will receive their scholarship checks!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Member Recognition Ceremony

NSHSS


Members will hear congratulatory remarks and be invited on stage to receive their own NSHSS honor medallion as part of their induction into the society!

About this event

  • Event lasts 8 hours

****PLEASE NOTE: NEW YORK PASSED A LAW STATING THAT TAX MUST BE SHOWN IN THE TICKET COST UPFONT. THIS TICKET PRICE REFLECTS TAX INCLUDED****


NSHSS scholars, their families, and their educators are invited to attend NSHSS Member Event at Columbia University in New York City on September 20th. Join fellow NSHSS members and their families from across the United States for educational opportunities, academic recognition, networking, and meeting new friends. This event is a celebration of academic excellence. All members will be recognized for outstanding academic achievement during the medallion ceremony.


EVENT LOCATION:

Columbia University

Alfred Lerner Hall

2920 Broadway, Room 704

New York, NY 10027


Attendees are responsible for getting to and from the event location. NSHSS does not assist with airfare or hotels.


This event is a very popular event for NSHSS. Tickets will be sold on a 'first come, first served' basis, and once the event is sold out, it will be sold out for this year.


DRESS CODE: Business casual


PARKING: Parking | Visitors Center (columbia.edu)


REFUND POLICY: If you are no longer able to attend, please email rsvp@nshss.org, and we can transfer your tickets to another NSHSS event. You can also transfer your registration to another event via Eventbrite up until the evening before the event date. Transfer requests must be submitted in writing by email to rsvp@nshss.org by 5 PM EST on the day before the event. On the day of the event and beyond, registration transfers are no longer allowed in the Eventbrite system, and transferring to another event will no longer be an option. Tickets may not be transferred to a different event more than once.


Refunds to the original payment method will be issued in full for refund requests received up to 15 days before the event starts. Up to 30 days before the event starts, attendees can choose to request automatic refunds for a future event credit or a refund to the original payment method issued through Eventbrite. After submitting your refund request in writing by email to rsvp@nshss.org, please allow up to five (5) business days to process your refund request. After 14 days before the event starts, no refunds will be issued. All further sales are non-refundable.


This event will take place rain or shine. If the event is rescheduled, all purchases will be honored for the rescheduled event date or may be refunded on a case-by-case basis. If the event is canceled, all purchases will be refunded in full.

$101.22